Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | BMW 8-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 191.2 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 53.0 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4478 lb. | -922 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 46.9 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 29.5 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 8-Series.